The HydroFLOW water conditioners cause suspended particles to clump together as they pass through the ring of ferrites, making them easier to filter out of water systems. This improved filtration can result in a reduction of up to three times in the need for backwashing and a decrease of up to 50% in the amount of water used during backwashing cycles. This leads to cost savings in water usage and reduced downtime for maintenance. In certain wastewater applications, HydroFLOW can also help reduce the need for polymer and increase the dryness of the cake.